Patrick paused. "How about if you help me, i'll go to Sprinkles and get your favorite cupcakes."

The bassists face lit up almost imediately. "What is it you need my friend?"

"I don't know what to do, or wear, or say. In fact, i don't even know what i'm going to start a conversation with."

"Alright." Pete coughed before continuing.

"You-" his voice was fading.

"What, what's wrong?" Patrick asked conserned.

Pete pointed to his throat and shook his head.

"Oh great, you lost your voice?"

Pete nodded.

Patrick sighed and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. "There. Write everything i need to know down on paper. Got it?"

Pete nodded and grabbed the pen and started writting.

ok Pat, first, you need to compliment on what she's wearing. It's very important that the lady friend knows that you noticed how much time she put into what she is wearing.

Patrick nodded. "Ok, got."

First of all, never talk too much about yourself. Girls hate a concieted guy who only talk bout himself. Ask her about her life, her interests, the works. Everything you can think of. And, if worst comes to worst, excuse yourself to go to the little boys room. That can buy you time to think of something to talk about. And, give you the chance to empty the tank, if ya know what i mean.

Patrick laughed. "Ok, got it."

AND, if the worst comes to horrible, you can always escape through the bathroom window. Worked for me once.